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Re:The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland Has C... by trilbyglens on Tuesday March 26, 2024 @02:14PM (#39831006)
Wouldn't a ship like this have bow thrusters? Seems like otherwise it would be impossible to get into port without a tug.
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Re:The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland Has C... by wiml on Tuesday March 26, 2024 @04:53PM (#39832715)
My understanding is that they simply use a tug when they're maneuvering by the dock. That's what a lot of tugs do all day.
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Re:The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland Has C... by ifwinterco on Tuesday March 26, 2024 @07:09PM (#39833877)
Bow thrusters are only effective at very low speeds due to the Coandǎ effect
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